Texas–Pan American Broncs men's basketball

Texas–Pan American Broncs
2014–15 Texas–Pan American Broncs men's basketball team
University University of Texas–Pan American
Conference WAC
Location Edinburg, TX
Head coach Dan Hipsher (2nd year)
Arena UTPA Fieldhouse
(Capacity: 2,500[1])
Nickname Broncs
Colors

Orange and Green

            
NCAA Tournament appearances
1968*
* at Division II Level

The Texas–Pan American Broncs men's basketball team represented the University of Texas–Pan American in Edinburg, Texas, United States. The school's team competed in the Western Athletic Conference were led by head coach Dan Hipsher and played their home games at the UTPA Fieldhouse.

Prior to joining NCAA Division I in 1969, the Broncs were members of the NAIA Division I from 1952–1967, and NCAA Division II from 1967–1969. They were the NAIA Division I national champions in 1963.

Postseason

NCAA Division II Tournament results

The Broncs appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament one time. Their combined record was 1–1.

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
1968 Regional Semifinals
Regional Finals
Jackson State
Trinity
W 96–73
L 83–80 OT

NAIA Division I Tournament results

The Broncs appeared in the NAIA Division I Tournament three times. Their combined record was 10–2. They were national champions in 1963.

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
1962 First Round
Second Round
Belmont Abbey
Ferris State
W 61–58 OT
L 60–66
1963 First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National Championship Game
Peru State
Stetson
Northern Michigan
Grambling State
Western Carolina
W 83–48
W 64–41
W 99–73
W 90–83
W 73–62
1964 First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National Championship Game
La Crosse State
Saint Cloud State
Mansfield
Carson-Newman
Rockhurst
W 94–82
W 81–76
W 82–69
W 56–54
L 56–66

NIT results

The Broncs appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) one time. Their combined record was 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result/Score
1981 First Round Tulsa L 71–81

References

  1. "UTPA Fieldhouse". UTPA Broncs Athletics. Retrieved January 22, 2015.

External links


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